Tag: legislation
In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
With the start of the 117th Congress this week, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), a senior...
Trump Finally Signs COVID Relief Bill Providing $600 Direct Payments to Families
Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
More than a week after Congress reached a stimulus deal, President Donald Trump has signed the...
VIDEO: Rashard Brooks and the Tale of Two Police Officers and Officer Discretion
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor
In the wake of almost a month of national protests, another police shooting gained attention and national news...
Congress Moves George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Measure Forward
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
The House Judiciary Committee has introduced the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act, the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach...
